Safety Training Guidelines and Resources

Topics of training that may be required for Stanford Faculty, Staff and Students

Each topic has a description of how to determine if an employee (Faculty, Staff or Student) needs training on that subject. This is a long document, be sure that it has completed loading before choosing a training topic. This guide is subject to change based on regulations, but should assist departments in identifying most individuals requiring training. The guide will be updated to reflect changes in regulatory requirements.
You can reach EH&S at 723-0448. Or send a question by email to EHS Training at ehs-training@stanford.edu.

Injury and Illness Prevention
(IIPP)
Emergency
Earthquake Preparedness
Fire Safety
Ergonomics Lifting Chemical Handling
Chemical Specific
Carcinogens
Respirators Chemical Specific
Toxic Gases
Chemical Handling
Transportation
Hazardous Waste
Transportation
Chemical Waste
Management
Bloodborne Pathogens Radiation Safety Laser Safety
Electrical Safety Lockout
Tagout Procedures
Noise Protection
Asbestos Lead Confined Space
Forklift Safety Ladder Safety

Injury and Illness Prevention (IIPP)

Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
All employees must be provided general and specific training on hazards in their workplace. Supervisors have certain responsibilities for the health and safety of the employees that they supervise. Supervisors should receive special training on the requirements of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment.
  • Health and safety requirements and the components of the IIPP.
  • How this applies to your workplace.
  • Services and resources available.
Training Resources
Video Written Material Seminars
  • "CSU Training Teleconference: Health and Safety in the Fine Arts"
  • "Introduction to Health and Safety for Educational Institutions" 2:00:00
  • "Health and Safety for Educational Institutions" 2:00:00
  • "A Matter of Attitude" 10:00
  • "A Question of Safety" 21:00
  • "Responsibility to Act" 19:00
  • Stanford Safety Manual, Chapter 3
  • Stanford Safety Manual, Chapter 2
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-2
  • General Safety Training EH&S.103
  • Supervisor Health & Safety Training EHS.101
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Emergency / Earthquake Preparedness
Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
All employees. When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and then there is a change in job assignment.
  • Emergency and evacuation procedures, exits, and assembly points.
  • Post-earthquake planning.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • Acedemic After Shocks
  • "Surviving the Big One: How to Prepare for a Major Earthquake" 58:00
  • Emergency Preparedness Brochures
  • Stanford Emergency Plans
  • Emergency Assembly Point (EAP) Locations
  • Emergency Preparedness Forms
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-25, 6-12
  • Emergency Preparedness & Response Training upon request from the Emergency Preparedness office.
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    Fire Safety
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    All employees
    Are employees designated to use a fire extinguisher if a fire starts? Do employees use standard electrical appliances such as office machines, computers, and electric hand tools, without exposed electrical circuits?
    When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment. Fire extinguisher training should occur annually.
  • Emergency and evacuation procedures.
  • Good housekeeping practices (e.g., extension cords, storage, etc.)
  • Principles of fire extinguisher use and incipient stage fire fighting hazards.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "Fire Protection/Electrical Safety" 9:00
  • "Lab Safety" 12:00
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 2-6
  • Fire Safety Training EH&S .111
  • Fire Extinguisher Training upon request
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    Ergonomics
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do employees work at seated desk jobs for extended periods? Do they work at jobs that require using one set of muscles, repeating the same task, or using forceful movements (e.g., extensive typing, pipetting, using handtools)? When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment.
  • Causes of physical problems.
  • Proper equipment set-up and use.
  • Aids for comfort and injury prevention.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "V.D.T. Safety" 12:00
  • "The Video Display Terminal and You" 16:33
  • "Working Safely With Video Display Terminals" 12:00
  • Printable Ergonomics Brochure

  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-16
  • "Computer Workstation Ergonomics" (EHS 116)
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    Lifting
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do employees lift/push/pull heavy objects such as boxes, carts, furniture, etc.?
  • Practical steps to prevent back injury.
  • Back anatomy.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "Back to Backs" 27:08
  • "Danger Zone - Your Back" 19:45
  • "Facts About Backs" 13:22
  • "Lifting and Carrying" 12:45
  • "Oh Your Aching Back" (HIP)
  • "Back at Work" (HIP)
  • "Exercising for a Healthy Back" (HIP)

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    Chemical Handling
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do employees handle hazardous chemicals in labs or shops, or have potential exposure to hazardous materials? When first hired.
  • Labeling of containers
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Chemical transport and storage
  • Preventing chemical exposures
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "Chemical Handling Procedures at Stanford University" 20:00
  • "Practicing Safe Science" 29:00
  • "Safe Not Sorry" 28:00
  • Stanford Safety Manual, Chapter 4
  • General HazCom EHS.102
  • Shop Haz Comm EHS.104
  • Lab Safety EHS.105
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    Chemical Specific - Carcinogens
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do employees work with any carcinogens listed by Cal/OSHA outside of a fume hood or closed system? Could they have potential skin contact with listed carcinogens? A list of regulated carcinogens is available in the Stanford Safety Manual, p. 4-9. When first hired.
    Consult with EH&S re: requirements for annual training for specific chemicals.
  • Preventing exposures.
  • Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Fume hood use.
  • Designated Area usage.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "Lab Hood Safety" 12:30
  • "Carcinogens, Anticarcinogens & Risk Assessment" 47:28
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-14
  • Training upon request.
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    Respirators
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Are employees exposed to levels of hazardous materials (dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, gases) that cannot be reduced with engineering controls and require the use of a respirator? Do they need emergency protection against occasional and/ or relatively brief exposure? When first hired and annually thereafter.
  • Respirator selection, use, and maintenance.
  • Employees must receive medical clearance to use a respirator.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "BIO-PAK Safety" 1:45:54
  • "The Care and Use of Air Purifying Respirators" 13:00
  • Respiratory Protection Summit Training Source
    "The Invisible Hand" 13:00
    "Air Purifying Respirators" 10:30
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-32
  • Respiratory Protection Training EH&S.110
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    Chemical Specific - Toxic Gases
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do employees order or use regulated toxic gases? When first planning to use a toxic gas.
  • Procedures and requirements for using toxic gases.
  • Purchasing toxic gases.
  • Transportation and handling.
  • Control requirements.
  • Storage.
  • Emergency preparedness and response.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars

  • Stanford Safety Manual, 4-4
  • A Toxic Gas User's Handbook
  • Training upon request.
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    Chemical Handling / Transportation
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do individuals load or unload hazardous materials; prepare hazardous materials for transportation in commerce; have responsibility for the safety of transporting hazardous waste; or operate a vehicle used to transport hazardous waste? When first hired.
    Every two years thereafter.
  • Hazardous waste identification.
  • Preparing hazardous material for off-site shipment.
  • Transportation of hazardous materials.
  • Emergency response.
  • Preparing shipping papers.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "RCRA - Incident Response" 16:30
  • "Waste Handling Practices in the Health Care Industry" 22:00
  • "8th Annual College and University Hazardous Waste Conference" 54:30 (Tape 3), 1:26:00 (Tape 6)
  • "9th Annual University and College Hazardous Waste Management Conference" (Tapes 1-5) 2:00:00 each
  • Stanford Safety Manual, Chapter 5
  • Training upon request.
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    Hazardous Waste - Transportation
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do individuals load or unload hazardous waste; prepare hazardous waste for transportation in commerce; have responsibility for the safety of transporting hazardous waste; or operate a vehicle used to transport hazardous waste? When first hired.
    Every two years thereafter.
  • Hazardous waste identification.
  • Generator requirements.
  • Preparing waste for off-site shipment.
  • Transportation of hazardous waste.
  • Emergency response.
  • Preparing waste shipping manifests.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "RCRA - Hazardous Waste Training" (1991) 18:55
  • "RCRA - Hazardous Waste Training" (1992) 14:20
  • "RCRA - Incident Response" 16:30
  • Stanford Safety Manual, Chapter 5
  • Training upon request.
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    Chemical Waste - Management
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do individuals generate or store waste in a satellite accumulation area (SAA) ? Do individuals store waste in a waste accumulation area (WAA)? Workers in SAAs require training when first hired.
    Workers in WAAs require training when first hired and annually thereafter.
  • Waste identification.
  • Storage and accumulation requirements (including labeling, accumulation time limits, secondary containment, compatibility).
  • Proper chemical disposal.
  • Waste pick-up procedures.
  • Spill response.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "Hazardous Waste" 12:00
  • "Radioactive and Mixed Wastes" 6:00
  • "Proper Handling of Hazardous Wastes at Stanford University" 15:00
  • "RCRA - Incident Response" 16:30
  • "Lab Safety in the Chemistry Department" 57:27
  • "Safe Not Sorry" 28:00
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 5-3 - 5-9
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 6-14 - 6-24
  • Chemical Waste Management Training EH&S.106
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    Bloodborne Pathogen training
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Could workers be "reasonably anticipated" to come into bodily contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials as a result of performing their job? required annually.
  • Safe handling of biohazardous agents.
  • Guidelines for biohazardous waste.
  • Universal Precautions.
  • Infectious disease and modes of transmission.
  • Epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne disease.
  • Stanford's Exposure Control Plan
  • Post-exposure follow-up.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "AIDS and the Workplace: The Facts" 1:24:00
  • "Basic Bloodborne Pathogens Training" 17:19
  • "Biological Materials Management" 2:00:00
  • "Controlling Infectious Aerosols" 30:22
  • "Protecting Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens" 15:00
  • "Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets in the Case of the Contaminated Cultures" 22:00
  • "Universal Precautions in the Laboratory" 14:41
  • "Why Take the Risk" (Sharps Safety) 8:30
  • "Working Safely with HIV in the Lab" 19:30
  • "Effective Use of the Biological Safety Cabinet" 10:54
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-5
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-12
  • Biosafety Manual
  • Biosafety Training EH&S.107
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Training EH&S.109
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    Radiation Safety
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do individuals use radiation sources? All personnel must complete formal training requirements prior to working with radiation sources at Stanford University. When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment. Refresher training every two years, provided locally.
  • Terms, units, and physics
  • Biological effects of ionizing radiation.
  • Surveys and monitoring.
  • Regulations
  • Standard good practices
  • Response to accidents.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "The Double-Edged Sword" (covers x-ray diffraction) 23:00
  • Radiation Protection Manual
  • Radiation Safety Training upon request
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    Laser Safety
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do individuals work with or in the immediate vicinity of a class III or IV laser? Do individuals repair lasers? When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment.
  • Laser hazards.
  • Safety practices and controls.
  • Types of lasers and laser classifications.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "Laser Safety Comes to Light" 20:00
  • "Rockwell Laser Protection Methods, Hazards & Classification" 23:00
  • "Protection for Laser Beam" 25:00
  • Laser Safety Manual
  • Laser Safety Training upon request
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    Electrical Safety
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do employees face a risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by electrical installation requirements? Do employees perform maintenance or installation work on equipment that operates at or below 600 volts AC or 150 volts DC? Do employees perform maintenance or installation work on equipment that operates above 600 volts AC? When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment.
  • Basic electrical safety.
  • Lockout/tagout.
  • Emergency response.
  • Inspection of electrical equipment.
  • Hazards of working with high voltage.
  • Safe operating procedures.
  • Design and construction considerations.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "Bonding and Grounding" 10:00
  • "Danger. . . Live Wire!" 7:00
  • "Electrical Safety" 28"00
  • "Fire Protection/Electrical Safety" 9:00
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-21 - 3-24
  • Electrical Safety Training upon request
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    Lockout / Tagout Procedures
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do employees maintain, service, or operate electrical or mechanical equipment that could cause severe injury with uncontrolled energy release? Do they apply tags and/or locks to control electrical or non-electrical energy sources while performing their job functions? When first hired, when a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment.
  • Safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.
  • Administrative procedures for lockout/tagout.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars

  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-30
  • Lockout / Tagout Training upon request
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    Noise Protection
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do employees experience high noise levels, equal to or exceeding an 8 hour time-weighted average exposure of 85 dBA (is a raised voice necessary for normal conversation)? Are employees concerned about a noisy environment or hearing loss? When first hired and annually thereafter.
  • Chronic dangers of noise and precautions that can be taken to prevent hearing loss.
  • Proper selection, fit, and handling of hearing protectors.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "Hearing Conservation" 25:14
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-27
  • Training upon request.
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    Asbestos
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Are employees engaged in asbestos work (sawing, drilling, tearing, or otherwise disturbing asbestos-containing material) where they may reasonably be expected to be exposed to asbestos fibers at or above the action level? Contact the EH&S industrial hygiene program for assistance. Prior to or at initial assignment and annually thereafter.
  • Asbestos awareness.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
      Stanford Safety Manual, 3-10

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    Lead
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics

    Do employees handle lead in a solid form, melt or pour lead, machine or cut lead using a wet process, dry cut or machine lead? Are they subject to exposure above the action level? Are employees subject to possible skin or eye irritation from lead? Contact the EH&S industrial hygiene program for assistance.

    When first hired and annually thereafter.
  • Operations that could result in exposure.
  • Engineering controls and work practices that can reduce exposures.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "Caution: Lead" 10:00


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    Confined Space
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Are employees required to enter areas that have limited or restricted means of entry/exit and that are not designed for continuous employee occupancy? Before employee is assigned to duties, when there is a change in job assignment or a change in permit space operations.
  • What is considered a confined space.
  • When a permit is required.
  • Monitoring.
  • Safe work procedures.
  • Emergency and rescue procedures.
  • Contractors.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • "Part 1: Confined Space Entry" 25:30
  • "Part 2: Testing Confined Spaces" 24:43
  • "Part 3: Working Inside Confined Space" 25:30
  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-19 - 3-21
  • Confined Space Training upon request
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    Forklift Safety
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do employees operate powered industrial trucks or industrial tow tractors? When first hired and annually thereafter.
  • Safe use.
  • Vehicle safety check.
  • Driving test.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars
  • " The Color of Danger" 11:35
  • " Safe Lift Truck Operation" 22:40

  • Forklift Safety Training upon request
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    Ladder Safety
    Activities that Require Training Training Frequency Training Topics
    Do employees use portable or fixed ladders? When first hired.
  • Use and maintenance.
  • Common ladder types.
  • Procedures for safe mounting and working on ladders safely, including load limits and proper positioning or portable ladders.
  • Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Training Resources

    Video Written Material Seminars

  • Stanford Safety Manual, 3-42
  • Ladder Safety Training upon request